Global Supply Manager, Tooling and Ground Support Equipment

$96,000 - $122,000/Yr

Relativity Space - Stennis Space Center, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Stennis Space Center, MS

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Supply Manager for Tooling and Ground Support Equipment at Relativity Space is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and fabrication activities of unique designs and structures across various operational sites. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability, while ensuring timely delivery of parts and services.

Responsibilities

• Receive drawing sets and develop procurement plans for parts and assemblies.
• Provide feedback to design engineers to decrease cost and lead time for parts.
• Partner with engineering during the design process to improve manufacturability and provide insights on pricing and lead times.
• Manage the end-to-end RFx process to identify top suppliers and maximize value creation.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to achieve the best outcomes for the business.
• Lead purchase order management and resolve procurement-related issues to ensure on-time delivery and payment.
• Collaborate with Indirect and Direct procurement functions to enhance supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering.
• Alternatively, 5+ years as a Journeyman welder or machinist with 2+ years in a procurement role.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and documentation, including GD&T.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience vetting terms, conditions, and contracts associated with purchases.
• On-the-floor fabrication experience (welding, machining, metrology, etc.).
• Knowledge of enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES) and data analysis tools (MS Excel, SQL, Tableau).
• Demonstrated success in negotiating pricing, lead times, and contract terms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend